HUCKLEBERRY HONEY CAKE » ½ cup butter, softened » ½ cup organic cane sugar » ½cup honey » 3 eggs + 1 egg yolk, beaten » ¾ cup whole milk » 1 ½ cups + 1 tbsp masa harina corn flour, divided » 2 tsp baking powder » tsp sea salt » 1 cup frozen huckleberries (or sub wild blueberries) » 1 cup heavy whipping cream Recipes
Huckleberry Honey Cake
» 8 oz mascarpone cheese » ¼ cup powdered sugar » 1 tsp lemon juice » ¼ tsp vanilla
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PORK LOIN WITH HUCKLEBERRY THYME SAUCE » 1 pork loin » 5 sprigs fresh thyme » 2 garlic cloves, minced » 1 medium shallot, peeled and chopped » 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil » ¼ cup + 1 tsp sea salt
high humidity from rain and moun- tain fog at certain times of growth. Huckleberry season is typically a few weeks during August and Sep- tember, and foraging can turn into a long, semi-productive day since huckleberries aren’t nearly as prolif- ic per cluster as blueberries. For in- formation and regulations around harvesting and using huckleberries in the Panhandle National Forest and Inland Northwest, search “huck- leberries” at www.fs.usda.gov. Huckleberries are nutrient pow- erhouses, packed with calcium, vi- tamin A, vitamin C, potassium and antioxidants, particularly anthocy- anin and resveratrol, a powerful can- cer-fighting antioxidant. They have a similar, more concentrated flavor compared to blueberries, but are also more tart. They freeze and dry very well. To freeze, spread out the rinsed
and dried berries on a baking sheet in the freezer, freeze solid, and then seal in a bag or container. To dry, lay out in a single layer on lined trays in a dehydrator, dry for 8-12 hours at a medium low setting (around 135- 140°F) until shriveled and chewy, like dried cranberries or raisins. You can also dry in the oven on the low- est setting. The culinary uses of huckleberries range from sweet to savory to spicy. They can be a swap in most recipes for other berries, like blueberries and blackberries. Tart sweet sauces pair nicely with fish, pork, and poultry as well as grilled fruit (peaches!), des- serts and lemonade. Try one savory and one sweet with my recipes: Na- tive American Inspired Huckleberry Honey Cake and Roasted Pork Loin with Huckleberry Thyme Sauce. N
Sauce » 2 cups fresh huckleberries (or sub blueberries) » 1 tbsp honey » 1 tbsp panela sugar or turbinado sugar » 1 tbsp lemon juice » 1/8 tsp nutmeg » 1/8 tsp cinnamon » Pinch of cardamom » 3 sprigs fresh thyme » 2 tbsp red wine blend » 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
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